Food Service Worker

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Job Summary

The Food Service Worker (Cafeteria Worker) serves as a cafeteria and/or delicatessen/bakery worker helping in the preparation, presentation and serving of specialty meats, delicacies, preserved foods, cheeses, salads, breads and sweets to patrons. The incumbent assists in weighing, pricing and wrapping selected foods on plates, trays and in bags, prepares food displays in counter cases and other display units, greets customers as they arrive at service counter, takes special orders, and answers basic customer questions about specialty foods.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

Set up food on self-serving lines and portion food for individual servings in accordance with instructions.

Refill cold bars, salad bars, pastry cabinets, condiments, juice dispensers, and set up dining rooms.

Replace glassware, dishes and silverware and refill condiment containers. Wipe and wash tables and countertops.

Clean work area, utensils and equipment; remove garbage; mop floors, walls, windows and tables.

Remove dirty dishes, glasses and silverware from serving counters. Mix washing solutions and operate electric dish washing machine and wash dishes, glassware, pots and pans and kitchen utensils by hand.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain in a sanitary condition equipment and work areas, utensils and tables.

Perform ware-washing, and keep pot and pan areas in order prior to, during and after meals.

Follow correct techniques, cleaning schedules and tasks.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

No education or previous experience is required. Training is provided.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred.

One (1) year food service experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Neat, well-groomed appearance is expected.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

Good oral/verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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Set Aside Careers

Many of our employment opportunities are set aside through affirmative employment contracts to support our mission to provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Set aside positions require a documented disability and provide career opportunities in industries such as food service, mail service, total facilities management and administrative services. We invite you to learn more about the qualifications required and opportunities available through our set aside positions by clicking here.

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Staff positions provide department, program and project support and management in the functional areas of rehabilitation services, operations and administration. These career opportunities are available to all qualified job seekers. We invite you to view our exciting career opportunities here.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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